The battle over Tata Sons is about leadership, control and a possible listing. But behind it lies a larger question: could changing Tata’s unusual ownership structure eventually change one of India’s oldest sources of patient philanthropic capital? Ten years ago, Bombay House was at war with its chairman. Cyrus Mistry’s removal in October 2016 triggered…
Every year, before deciding where to focus its CSR water work, the Bajaj Foundation returns to two places: Wardha in Maharashtra and Sikar in Rajasthan. These are not chosen because they are convenient or strategically positioned. They are chosen because Wardha is where Jamnalal Bajaj, the Bajaj Group’s founding patriarch and a close associate of…
Every day, hundreds of millions of Indians sit down to a meal without a real way of knowing what is in it. That uncertainty is no longer a fringe worry; it is a documented, worsening public health emergency. Recent Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) data show that roughly one in five to…
In this edition, Clear Cut speaks with Rohit Prasad, Chief Executive Officer at HelpAge India, to trace India’s eldercare journey—from relief-based welfare to rights-based, community-driven ageing support— highlighting why economic security, healthcare access, and social inclusion are critical to building a dignified, age-friendly India. Personal Journey My career has spanned research and consulting, public health,…
Sport in India is now transforming from solely an entertainment activity to an actual instrument for social development. From the upliftment of women to the enhancement of local relations, sports at the local level increasingly demonstrate how they lead to education, build self-confidence, and help individuals climb the socio-economic ladder. Let us take the example…
India’s latest CSR initiative encourages CPSEs to prioritize sports funding, potentially reshaping grassroots development, athlete support, and India’s Olympic ambitions.
India’s 2026 monsoon is expected to be below normal at 94%, raising concerns about uneven rainfall and stress on rainfed agriculture. With El Niño and rising farmer debt, a weak monsoon could deepen India’s agrarian crisis if early support isn’t mobilized. Skymet Weather, a leading private meteorological agency in India, expects the 2026 Southwest Monsoon…
India’s CSR spending still prioritizes post-disaster relief over pre-disaster resilience, even though proactive investments save more lives and livelihoods. To address rising climate risks, corporate strategy must shift toward long-term, risk-based resilience planning rather than reactive aid. Introduction Geeta Devi lives in Darbhanga, Bihar. In the monsoon of 2025, the Baghmati river rose for the…
The 2026 gender pay gap has widened, with women earning $0.82 for every dollar men make, revealing that progress on pay equity is reversing rather than improving. Structural issues like caregiving penalties, biased pay systems, and weak accountability continue to reinforce inequality over time. The Number on Equal Pay Day Every year, Equal Pay Day…
India’s rising heatwaves are severely impacting informal women workers, who lack legal protection, financial security, and safe working conditions. Despite this, CSR efforts remain focused on environmental goals while largely ignoring worker heat stress and supply chain risks. Sangeeta Sonawane starts her day at ten, setting up shop right by the busy railway station in…
